Haircloth



P. JUNAS.v JR

Nov. 25, '1930.

HAIRCLOTH Filedv June 2o, 1929 Irivenor Attorney v Patented Nov. 25,1930 j UNITED STATES PA'TENTGFFrCE PAUL JUNAs, Jn.. or LANsFoRn,PENNSYLVANIA i HAIRoLoTH Application. led June 20,

This invention relates to what is generally known in the trade asa haircloth, that is, an apron like protective covering which is placed overthe clothing "of, apatron while cutting the hair in a barberfparior orthelike.

vAt the present time there is an unusual i trend `of feeling towardpromoting sanitation and convenience of customers. Asa general rule thehair cloth now employedis of percale, calico and analogous light weightl {iimsy material. It is necessary to launder this from time to `timeand to starch it inv I have evolved and produced a simple and4inexpensive hair cloth which is accomplished by a multiplicity ofadvantages. First it is made `of an especial texture of material whichrenders it substantially hair proof; secondly, it is practically Waterproof, `and has the additional-function of serving as a shampoo cloth;third, it is substantially ash proof and not likely to burn fromydropping sparks While the `customer smokes; fourth, it is not r easily'soiled and isvery easilylcleaned. In the drawings:

Figure 1 represents a side` elevational view showing the cloth in use,the same being of general or ordinary configuration and applied insubstantially the well known manner.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary plan view show ing the yoke construction andthe multiple adjustingfastening means. The gist of t-he invention'is inthe provision of a barbers apron or haircloth as it is generally called,which is madefof a rubberized jglo'ssyfinished cloth of a thickness to`.renderit substantially hair proof, washable, and otherwise sanitary.In the experiments i made in selection of the material I have `ingopening, a plurality of fastener Vmemi0() 192s.` serial No. 372,450.

Vfound'itexpedient to employ a rubberized` gingham which is of an'ornate variety and color to avoid soiled appearance. i The materialfound to be satisfactory for the purpose is known on the market asStaso.` This is a mater1alwhich is susceptible of being j washed offwith soap and water, and the finish is sufciently glossy vto'cause theclipped hair to slide off immediately. j

The rubberized cloth apron or hair cloth i is generally `designated bythe referencecharacter 3 and is of general or ordinary `conguration inoutline. It is made with the reinforced neck yoke cut out as at`4. Onone `side `I provide a multiplicity of fastening 05` f studs 5 foradjustable cooperation with` the primary snap fastener 6. This allowsthe yoke to be wrapped around the neck and thel `snap to be adjusted torender the yoke adjustable toznecks of different sizes.

It is understood that the primary factor of the invention is the textureof the material from which the hair cloth is made, renderingitsusceptible of inexpensive manufacture, comfortable use, to promotesanitation and to fulfill the requirementsenumerated at the outsetof thedescription. Y j

It is thought however that persons skilled i in the art to whichtheinvention relates will be able Vto obtain a clear understanding ofso`the same after considering the description .j

`in `connection with the drawings. Therefore, a more lengthy descriptionis believed to be unnecessary.

Minor changes in shape, size, and mate-*c5 i rials may be resorted towithin the spirit and scope of the nvention'as claimed. j

Having thus described the invention, what I claim as new anddesire tosecure byLetters Patent, is:

As a new'article of manufacture, abarbers accessory comprising acombined haircloth and shampooV apron composed of a single length ofrubberized cloth having a gloss finv ish to render it susceptible ofreadily shedj ding the clipped hair, said cover having a cut-out neckyoke portion, cut inwardly from one end thereof defining a neckaccommodatbers secured to the cloth adjacent .one edge'V of the opening,and a single fastener element secured to the cloth adjacent an oppositeedge of the opening and adapted to engage selectively the firstmentioned fastener members.

PAUL JUNAs, JR.

